A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8553079 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87988234 epoch_slot_no: 119434 block_no: 8552902 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 52412 time: 2023-03-23 06:55:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe49986a769a3901d6ec0d08cbbd21135b962f625cbf55a50b9ff2145ae4e609aBlock Operator
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